Who we are

Inclusive Prosperity is a registered non-profit organization working to challenge and dismantle barriers for equity-deserving farmers and food entrepreneurs.

By assessing and redressing biases in governance, operations, and lending practices of conventional institutions, Inclusive Prosperity works towards an equitable and inclusive farming future.

Our Vision

An inclusive and equitable food sector that allows every individual to achieve economic prosperity and community well-being while nurturing a sustainable and resilient food system for generations to come.

Our Mission: to empower equity-deserving communities through targeted financial support — enabling the acquisition of farmland, urban agriculture and agri-food processing to foster economic self-determination, agricultural innovation, and lasting generational impact.

Our Approach

We understand that bias in lending is a significant problem. Equity-deserving communities, including racialized, Indigenous, and many others, often face unequal treatment from conventional lending institutions.

Inclusive Prosperity aims to ensure that equity-deserving food and farm entrepreneurs have access to the capital they need to thrive, building out community-led initiatives and striving to create opportunities for meaningful participation and economic empowerment.

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Meet the Team

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    Afua Asantewaa

    Executive Director

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    Michelle Chin-Dawe

    Nourish Fund Coordinator

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    Johanna Mercedes

    Loans Officer

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    Rebecca Jacobs

    Communications & Marketing Coordinator

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    Tolulope Ayeyemi

    Sustainable Agriculture Field Lead


Board of Directors

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    Dr. Kayzie Sutton

    Dr. Kayzie Sutton is a healthcare professional with over 20 years of experience helping clients manage stress, anxiety, chronic diseases, and learning disabilities through holistic health and wellness approaches with natural remedies. Dr. Sutton views health and wellness as essential components of social equity because access to quality healthcare and well-being resources should be available to everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances. She believes that disparities in health outcomes often stem from social inequalities, such as unequal access to healthcare, nutrition, and education. In addition to her work in healthcare, Dr. Sutton is a sustainable livestock and crop farmer whose personal experience with the challenges of securing land as an African Canadian farmer. This experience fuels her passion for advocating equitable land access for African Canadians.

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    Sipho Kwaku

    Sipho Kwaku brings over 29 years of experience in community building and workforce development within the social service sector, having led multi-service community-based agencies and managed substantial operating budgets. His expertise in leadership, project management, and strategic thinking aligns perfectly with Inclusive Prosperity's mission of promoting inclusion, diversity, economic development, and equitable opportunities. Sipho is a dedicated problem-solver and respected leader in community organizing and development, passionate about nurturing creativity and diversity in the workplace.

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    Duane Aubin

    Duane Aubin is a seasoned public-sector leader and strategic advisor with over 15 years of experience supporting executive decision-making, governance, and complex multi-stakeholder initiatives, bringing strong oversight and accountability expertise to Inclusive Prosperity’s Board. Currently serving as Project Manager with the City of Toronto Paramedic Services Division, he provides senior-level advice to Chief and executive leadership, leading policy development, performance monitoring, and cross-divisional initiatives aligned with municipal priorities. Duane has extensive experience preparing board- and council-level materials, including briefing notes, business cases, and strategic recommendations, and has operated within governance-based environments, including as Executive Director reporting directly to a Board of Directors. His background spans operational leadership, policy and process development, financial oversight, and large-scale change management, with a strong track record of implementing performance frameworks, managing risk, and driving service delivery improvements. A certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with deep expertise in stakeholder engagement and politically sensitive environments, Duane brings the governance rigor, strategic insight, and systems-level thinking required to support IP’s growth, strengthen accountability, and align organizational performance with investor expectations.

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    Dieulita Datus

    Dieulita Datus is a strategic community leader with deep expertise in program management, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and systems-level approaches to inclusion, bringing strong governance and partnership insight to Inclusive Prosperity’s Board. She currently serves as Program Manager for the Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership and as Executive Director of Ubuntu – Mobilizing Central Alberta, where she leads regional strategies that convene government, nonprofits, funders, and community leaders to drive collective impact and advance newcomer integration. With a proven track record in designing and implementing community-driven initiatives, managing complex partnerships, and aligning cross-sector priorities, Dieulita brings a strong understanding of accountability, stakeholder engagement, and funder relations. Her leadership in advancing food sovereignty, financial literacy, and social inclusion, combined with her ability to facilitate systems change and organizational growth, positions her to support IP in strengthening governance, scaling impact, and delivering on outcomes aligned with investor expectations.

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    Arden Bissila

    Arden Bissila brings a unique blend of technical expertise, global experience, and community leadership to the Board, positioning him to contribute meaningfully to Inclusive Prosperity’s governance and strategic oversight. As Settlement and Case Management Services Coordinator at a Francophone-serving organization in Red Deer, he supports French-speaking newcomer communities in achieving long-term economic integration, aligning closely with IP’s mission to expand equitable access to opportunity. A fluent French speaker with lived experience across multiple Francophone regions, Arden strengthens IP’s ability to effectively serve and engage Francophone clients. Originally trained as a mechatronics engineer, he built a career in the oil and gas sector as a Well Intervention Coiled Tubing Field Specialist, with professional experience across Africa and the Middle East, strengthening his cross-cultural competency and systems-level thinking. He has also demonstrated strong governance and leadership capacity through roles with Enactus and as Secretary General and Chairperson of the Association of International Students at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, where he oversaw large, diverse constituencies. Since relocating to Canada in 2023, he has continued to contribute at a governance level through the RCMP Diversity Advisory Board and the Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership. Arden’s experience equips him to support IP in maintaining strong governance practices, advancing inclusive economic development, and reinforcing accountability to investors and stakeholders.

Thank you

Inclusive Prosperity has been made possible thanks to generous funding provided by:

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Contact us

Send us a message and one of our team members will be in touch. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Please do note, the Inclusive Prosperity management team works 3-4 days a week. We will get back to you as soon as we are able.